1999 Alaska Statutes
Title 13 DECEDENTS' ESTATES, GUARDIANSHIPS, TRANSFERS, AND TRUSTS
Chapter 13.26. PROTECTION OF PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY AND THEIR PROPERTY; POWERS OF ATTORNEY
Sec. 13.26.165. Protective proceedings.

Upon petition and after notice and hearing in accordance with the provisions of AS 13.26.165 - 13.26.315, the court may appoint a conservator or make other protective order for cause as follows:

(1) appointment of a conservator or other protective order may be made in relation to the estate and affairs of a minor if the court determines that a minor owns money or property that requires management or protection which cannot otherwise be provided, has or may have business affairs which may be jeopardized or prevented by the status of being a minor, or that funds are needed for the minor's support and education and that protection is necessary or desirable to obtain or provide funds;

(2) appointment of a conservator or other protective order may be made in relation to the estate and affairs of a person if the court determines that

(A) the person is unable to manage the person's property and affairs effectively for reasons such as mental illness, mental deficiency, physical illness or disability, advanced age, chronic use of drugs, chronic intoxication, confinement, detention by a foreign power, or disappearance; and

(B) the person has property which will be wasted or dissipated unless proper management is provided, or that funds are needed for the support, care and welfare of the person or those entitled to be supported by the person and that protection is necessary or desirable to obtain or provide funds.